Category: Amateur Hockey
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U.S. Women dominate Finland to secure spot in gold-medal game
By @MichaelCaples – They scored early and they scored often. Now they officially have a chance for redemption. The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team beat Finland 5-0 in semifinals of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea early Monday morning Eastern time. They will inevitably get their rematch against Canada – their rivals to the…
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NTDP Under-17 Team wins Five Nations tournament in Finland
By @MichaelCaples – While the NTDP Under-18 Team stayed home for their Five Nations title, their Under-17 Team friends had to do a little traveling for theirs. The U17s were in Finland this week for a Under-17 Five Nations Tournament, and they’re returning home with a trophy. With a perfect 4-0 record, the U17s won…
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PHOTOS: Team USA beats Finland in Under-18 Five Nations Tournament finale
On Saturday night at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team beat Finland 4-0 in the finale of the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament. The win secured a tournament title for the Americans. For more on the victory, click here. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Team USA wins 2018 Under-18 Five Nations title in Plymouth
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Friday night was an emotional victory for Team USA in the Under-18 Five Nations Tournament at their home rink. Yet they still had one more game, and one more game to win to earn some hardware. Twenty-four hours after beating Russia in epic comeback fashion, USA Hockey’s National Team Development…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Team USA scores four in third to stun Russia at U18 Five Nations
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program hasn’t been in Plymouth long enough to have a long list of memorable moments at their new home. This one will be added to that list, however, and it will be near the top for a long time to come. On Friday night, the…
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MSU, Aquinas women to play fundraiser game for families of Darian Locklear and Julianna Ward-Brown
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan State and Aquinas College women’s D1 teams have turned a Sunday hockey game into a fundraising effort close to the hearts of many in the Michigan hockey community. The two teams will be raising money for the families of Darian Locklear and Julianna Ward-Brown, the two Meijer 16U girls who…
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VIDEO: Talking NTDP, international stage and Michigan’s hockey scene with Jack Hughes
NTDP Under-18 Team forward Jack Hughes, a top prospect for the 2019 NHL Draft, talks about his time in Plymouth, what it’s like to represent his country on the international stage and his take on hockey in Michigan, as he and his brothers Quinn and Luke all play in the metro Detroit area.
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U.S. Men’s Team records first victory in PyeongChang; women look to bounce back
By @MichaelCaples – The U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team is officially in the win column. Team USA beat Slovakia 2-1 Thursday night (at least Thursday night Eastern time) to record their first victory of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea. Harvard’s Ryan Donato scored both of the goals for the Americans, while…
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Update: GVSU to host benefit game for Dave Rue Scholarship Saturday
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Update: After having to postpone the original game due to a rink maintenance issue, the Dave Rue Scholarship fundraising game will be played this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Ice Center. More info: Original story: By @MichaelCaples – On Friday, the Grand Valley State University D2 team will host rival Davenport for…
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Recruiting: Brenden MacLaren commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Brenden MacLaren spent three seasons with his hometown Soo Indians AAA hockey program before making the jump to the NAHL in 2016-17. Now, he’ll get to play hockey in his home state once again. The Sault Ste. Marie native and Janesville Jets forward has verbally committed to Ferris State, joining Hunter Wendt…